Highlights includes congregational terawih and fardhu prayers, performances by popular Nasyid groups (UNIC, Rabbani, Raihan), and interactive sharings by popular local Asatizahs such as Ustaz Zahid Zin and Ustazah Liyana Musfirah.

This is the first bazaar of it’s kind in Singapore offering spiritual enlightenment throughout the whole weekend while you do your shopping and eating.

It’s held on the last weekend of Ramadan, which also coincides with the last ten days of Ramadan. This is when Muslims look for the night of Lailatur Qadr, also known as the night of power in Ramadan. On this night, the rewards of good deeds of worship done on this night will be multiplied and recognised as if it was done for 83 years.

It’s commendable that the organisers have spearheaded a very original concept of Ramadan Bazaar to be more spiritual for Muslims to attend, yet interesting enough for non-Muslims to check out too.

Who wouldn’t want to check out something that is inspired by the markets of Istanbul? A perfect fit for the thriving Singapore Muslim community to come together with open arms and invite friends and family from all faiths to and share a message of mercy through the live spiritual infotainment.

More than 200 vendors for your Hari Raya preparation needs

Whether you need clothes, shoes, hijabs or tudungs, or fake lashes to lipsticks, makeup, you name it they have it. Expect brands like ELDA Store,

There will be twelve local asatizahs, eleven qari, twenty two imam & muazzin, nine nasyid groups, five international nasyid bands and congregational terawih and fardhu prayers.

Especially for our foodies out there, this may be your last chance to savour the Halal street food favourites before they take a long Raya break till their next event (we’re not sure when the next one will be either). Not to mention, of course, the majority (12 out of 19) of them offer FRIENDS Pass discounts so all the more you should take a break from all the Raya spring cleaning and free up some time this weekend to treat yo’self with this chit-list!

1. Ratu Lemper

FRIENDS Pass: 10% OFF Lemper.

Satisfy your lemper craving at nowhere else but Ratu Lemper because they are the queen in making the best lemper for you in town!

2. Naughty Boyz

FRIENDS Pass: 10% OFF for purchases of $20 and above.

Their baked mac & cheese is to-die-for. And it’s not like any other mac & cheese ok, they come with flavours such as salted egg yolk, spicy or original!

3. Kruhnch!

4. Yummy Takoyaki

FRIENDS Pass: 10% OFF total bill.

If you see a super long queue, we bet you, it is defintely from Yummy Takoyaki. The name and the queue speaks for itself. If you haven’t tried their takoyakis because there’s always a long queue, we urge you to just join the queue this time. We promise you, the live Islamic infotainment will help you to bersabar.

5. Musang Berjanggot

FRIENDS Pass: $1 OFF for a minimum spending of $15 for any food item purchased.

They have Bamia set, krispy potato meatball and kueh kacau in a jar. If you’re wondering what kueh kacau is then you should kacau them at their booth then buy the kueh kacau jar and tell us how’d you like it.

6. Street Submarine

FRIENDS Pass: 10% OFF for purchases $20 and above.

Submarine like no other with the varieties such as Spicy Pulled Beef, Beef Rendang and many more!

7. KREYV

FRIENDS Pass: $5 OFF for every purchase of 4 bottles of KUIH.

They are literally everywhere this Ramadan but if you still think that they’re not within your reach, we hope Singapore Expo is nearer for you!

8. WORD.

FRIENDS Pass: $1 OFF for every $10 spent on food and drinks.

This is home to the gangster bucket snacks and food and everything else gangster. You see their buckets everywhere this Ramadan so jump on the bandwagon and carry some bucket-full of yummy snacks and drinks!

Halalfoodhunt will also have a booth near the entrance where you can subscribe to your FRIENDS Pass by Cash/PayNow or PayLah. If you have any questions about the halalfoodhunt app you can also visit us and ask us questions!

]]>https://sifted.halalfoodhunt.com/17-halal-street-food-14-nasyid-performances-at-the-grand-bazaar-this-weekend/feed/010 food worth the long queues at TAQWA-Celebfest this weekendhttps://sifted.halalfoodhunt.com/10-dishes-worth-the-long-queues-at-taqwa-celebfest-this-weekend/
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Try out Singapore's own interpretation of Crispy Chicken Rendang at Suntec City this weekend, Friday 18 May to Sunday 20 May. Besides shopping for celebrity brands at CelebFest, you can also get glorious food to break your fast with.

Which event has about a hundred celebrities packed at Suntec City Convention Centre, but it’s not an award show event? It can only be CelebFest. Officially named TAQWA-Celebfest this year, this signature landmark event is happening from Friday, 18 June till Sunday, 20 June at Suntec City Convention Centre Hall 401 and 402.

Meet famous celebrities under one roof

With more than 150 famous celebrities like legendary Ziana Zain and Aishah, current pop sensation Khai Bahar and Sufie Rashid, and homegrown celebrities who’ve made their names in Malaysia like Chef Siti Masturah and daughter Chef Sarah Ariffin; Dato Aaron Aziz and wife Diyana Halik, you can be sure this weekend event is going to be a jam packed one full of fans as they seek the products that these celebrities are selling. From shawls to baju kurung, from bags to shoes, this is the chance for you go snap up those products you’ve been dying to try as you scroll through your favourite celeb’s Instagram feed.

Just look at the mad crowd waiting to see their favourite celebrity in last year’s Celebfest Ramadan edition!

Besides all the shopping for Hari Raya essentials like baju kurung, celebrity products , here’s a recommendation of what is worth queuing up for at this famous event. Even if you have to be there for your friend and you’re not a celebrity struck person yourself, the food is worth it with 35 equally famous and celebrated food brands in Singapore.

No matter how long the queue, we suggest going with a group of friends and then, strategically splitting up to get yourself what’s on this list.

1. Crispy Chicken Rendang. from Hyde & Co

FRIENDS Pass Reward: $1 OFF for every combo ordered for FRIENDS!

Yes, finally there is someone who has risen up to the occasion to make a viral meme a reality. Fried to crisp perfection before coated in a mean Rendang sauce from Chef Nazlie family’s traditional Javanese recipe, Hyde & Co.’s Crispy Chicken Rendang is served on a bed of Ketupat topped with Emping Belinjo.

“Creating this dish brings back nostalgic memories for me as Rendang is a must-have Hari Raya dish in my family,” said Chef Nazlie, Head Chef of Hyde & Co. “Being able to give the dish a twist and achieve Masterchef’s judge Gregg Wallace idea of a Crispy Chicken Rendang was a challenging but fun experience.”

Will you be one of the first to try it out this Ramadan? Find them at Booth J2.

2. Chilli Crab Pasta from Hyde & Co

FRIENDS Pass Reward: $1 OFF for every combo ordered for FRIENDS!

Theirs is one of the best halal Chilli Crab Pasta in Singapore. Hyde & Co is so generous with their fresh crab and chilli sauce that you won’t want to break the shell of any crab any more after eating this. You’ll just wait for Hyde & Co to serve this dish at the pop-up booths all over their island. Their pasta is also the perfect al dente that will not break under all that heavy chilli and crab.

This is just one of the creamiest drinks you’ll find at any bazaar or event. I never really thought I’d like this drink but when I had one to share with a friend, I was in love. The corn drink is not too sweet, and there’s cream corn AND real corn bits in it. What’s not to love.

Specially for Celebfest they have gone into the direction of cheesy toppings. We can’t wait to try their cheese cloud and white pearls!

Do not look down on this underdog. His hotdogs are messy and his nachos are groovily generous with toppings. Their Cheezy E has a generous serving of nacho cheese, minced meat and tomatoes. Besides that, they also provide different options at every event. This time, they even have a vegan Tempeh Tertipu option! By the way, they sell out really really fast so don’t hesitate!

Yes, event after event you’ll find that they have long queues but if you don’t live anywhere near their physical shop which is at East Village, you will want to queue. They are very generous with their fillings, sauces and benito flakes. Plus, each tako is huge!

Since you have to take so long to buy, might as well order a lot!

Find them at booth G2.

7. Mac & Cheese from Kaw Kaw SG

FRIENDS Pass Rewards: KAW KAW Sg offers $1 off Mac n Cheese for FRIENDS! FRIENDS are also entitled to the triple combo at $15 consisting of 1 MacNCheese, 1 Tako Rings, 1 Ayam Percik burger).This mac and cheese sells out fast too and is a hot favourite at their restaurant. The mac is satisfyingly creamy but not cloyingly so. The beef bacon is just so generous and there is a slightly spicy tangy taste in the cream. Lovely.

If you think of Salted Egg Yolk filled croissant, you think of Flavour Flings. Unfortunately for some of you, they are located at a neighbourhood in Hougang where only the ones willing to head to North East will be able to enjoy this cafe loved by its residents.

Come meet Flavour Flings and their famous croissant finally at a more central place at Flavour Flings!!!

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RoseValley, organiser of the popular events CelebFest and Twilight: Flea & Feast, will be organising six bazaars, four of which will take place this Ramadhan for visitors from all walks of life to enjoy. These include popular celebrity-centric event, CelebFest, The Grand Bazaar and two month-long Hari Raya bazaars at Woodlands and Our Tampines Hub. There will also be a They have appointed halalfoodhunt to be the Official Media Partner for these events. The FRIENDS Pass is also the Official Loyalty Pass for all these events.

RoseValley, organiser of the popular events CelebFest and Twilight: Flea & Feast, will be organising six bazaars, four of which will take place this Ramadhan for visitors from all walks of life to enjoy. These include popular celebrity-centric event, CelebFest, The Grand Bazaar and two month-long Hari Raya bazaars at Woodlands and Our Tampines Hub. There will also be a They have appointed halalfoodhunt to be the Official Media Partner for these events. The FRIENDS Pass is also the Official Loyalty Pass for all these events.

Long-term partnership with halalfoodhunt in 2018

Following halalfoodhunt’s first partnership for RoseValley’s Twilight: Flea & Feast event at Suntec last December 2017, halalfoodhunt is honoured to have been appointed again as Official Media Partner for six of RoseValley’s event this 2018. The FRIENDS Pass will also be recognised as the Official Loyalty Pass for all events.

“Our partnership with halalfoodhunt will allow us to firstly offer a wide variety of halal food to Singaporeans due to halalfoodhunt’s close working relationship with more than 160 halal food businesses, and secondly, to promote RoseValley’s Ramadhan bazaars extensively to halal foodies across Singapore, especially to their loyal FRIENDS supporters,” added Mdm Dian.

“We are heartened in RoseValley’s confidence in halalfoodhunt’s media outreach and choosing to work with us again after a successful partnership last December 2017. We agreed with their proposal to work with us based on the positive feedback received from both our listed merchants and FRIENDS who participated in Twilight: Flea & Feast.”, says Managing Director of halalfoodhunt, Jumaiyah Mahathir.

Affordable rental rates for Ramadhan bazaar

In addition, RoseValley has partnered Funding Societies to create a digital booking and payment platform, MarketSpace. The platform allows potential and interested vendors to have access to the Ramadhan bazaars by RoseValley at an affordable price, and a fuss-free payment method.

“Through our partnership with Funding Societies, we wish to help new and existing entrepreneurs to find a platform for them to showcase and sell their products, through our events. We would like to support and promote the spirit of entrepreneurship by providing vendors affordable rates to kickstart their Ramadhan sales. This is ultimately the beginnings of the RoseValley family, and we would now like to give back,” added Mdm Dian.

The details of the events are as follows:

Bazaar Raya Utara 2018: Our Kampong Days

Reminisce the beauty and simplicity of the kampong days with traditional Malay food, fashion apparel, Malay movie screenings, traditional games and performances at Bazaar Raya Utara @ Woodlands! Popular Malay celebrities such as Amira Othman, Aimantino and Sufian Suhaimi will be performing at the bazaar during the entertainment segments during the weekends.

Hari Raya Bazaar 2018: One World

Explore different cultures and practices from around the globe with this unique Hari Raya bazaar at Our Tampines Hub! Divided into three themed zones, this bazaar not only invites visitors to shop and feast, but also learn more about the beauty of different Muslim countries such as Turkey and Uzbekistan. Popular Malay celebrities such as Zizan Razak will be making an appearance at the bazaar over the weekends to provide an unforgettable experience for all visitors.

CelebFest Ramadhan

CelebFest returns for the fifth edition with appearances and performances by award-winning local and regional celebrities, such as winners of Gegar Vaganza Aishah, Azharina and Siti Nordiana. The event also boasts a myriad of celebrity retail and F&B options for guests to spoil themselves with! No matter which corner of the hall you are at, there will sure be an opportunity to brush shoulders with a celebrity!

The Grand Bazaar

Inspired by the beautiful sights and sounds of Turkey, The Grand Bazaar aims to further enhance your Ramadhan experience during its final weekend. In this first time collaboration between RoseValley and Muslim Youth Forum SG, expect a myriad of food, retail, furniture, and cultural performances to whet your appetite during your last minute Syawal shopping. In addition, garner some new knowledge from sharing sessions by guest speakers. Popular groups UNIC and Raihan will be completing the event with their classic and latest hits.

5. TWILIGHT: Proudly Local

During the nation’s birthday month, TWILIGHT: Flea & Feast returns for an edition like no other. It will be a celebration of everything we love and remember about Singapore. From local movies, to home-group talents and of course, local food, TWILIGHT is our way of saying “Happy Birthday Singapore, we love you!”

The year is coming to an end so here’s our treat for you! Experience winter indoors with an ice-skating rink, candy hut and plenty of winter-related activities for all to enjoy! Also indulge in a myriad of flea stores for you to shop for yourself and your loved ones this festive season!

Date: 7-9 December

Venue: Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre (Halls 401/402)

Time:10am to 10pm

Admission: Free

Thank you!

Admission for all events by RoseValley is free and all F&B booths are Halal-certified or Muslim-owned.